Hichilema fires brilliant Gary Nkombo
President Hakainde Hichilema has fired Gary Nkombo as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, replacing him with Sinazongwe Member of Parliament Gift Simuunza Sialubalo.
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Con Court rules that desperate Edgar Lungu not eligible for future elections
The Constitutional Court of Zambia ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is not eligible to contest the 2026 and future Presidential Elections.
Zambia grapples hunger, malnutrition crisis with 6 million at risk
Oxfam has sounded the alarm over the dire situation facing over six million people from farming families in Zambia, who are grappling with acute food shortages and malnutrition due to a severe drought crisis.
Zambian govt fires warning to Lungu on potential unrest
The government of Zambia has warned former President Edgar Lungu for his recent statement regarding potential unrest that could lead to the ousting of President Hakainde Hichilema before 2026.
Zambia calls for complete removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe, emphasizing regional stability
Zambia's Acting Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, urged the United States of America and other nations to lift sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.
World Bank commits support to Zambia amid drought crisis
In the face of the severe drought gripping Zambia, the World Bank has pledged its commitment to mobilize resources to assist affected communities.
Zambian Kwacha surges against dollar: analysts credit effective govt efforts
In a remarkable turnaround, the Zambian Kwacha has surged on the foreign exchange market, reaching K23.46 after weeks of trading at significantly lower levels.
Zambia warned of impending agric crisis amid prolonged dry spell
Green Economy and Environment minister, Collins Nzovu has issued a grave warning concerning Zambia's prolonged dry spell, cautioning about its potentially devastating impacts on agriculture.
Health minister Masebo raises concern over rising diabetes problem in Zambia
Health Minister Sylvia Masebo has sounded the alarm over the escalating prevalence of diabetes in Zambia, citing data from the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2021 survey.
President Hichilema reaffirms commitment to solar energy investment
President Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated Zambia's dedication to enhancing its power generation capacity to meet the rising demand from critical sectors like mining and agriculture.
